How to Read MOBI Files on iPad

Have tried to read MOBI files on iPad, but failed? Do not worry, buddy. As a matter of fact, by default, MOBI is not compatible with iPad. But do not give up! Workarounds still exist. We can change MOBI to EPUB format for iPad or look for an iPad ereader that is compatible with MOBI format. Follow me to learn the solutions.

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Method 1 : Convert MOBI to EPUB

You might know that iPad friendly eBook format is EPUB. So here I am telling you to convert PDF to EPUB format. To convert MOBI to EPUB format, you can try the freeware, Calibre. Calibre is an eBook manager and converter. It allows you to change eBook format easily and accurately. Here are the steps of converting MOBI to EPUB by using Calibre.

1. Download and install Calibre.
2. Click the "Add books" at the top left cornet to import the EPUB eBooks.
3. Click the third icon on the ribbon "Convert books".
4. In the pop up window, select the output format as "EPUB".

After the conversion, you could click the OPEN option to see the output EPUB eBook on your computer. Now add it to iTunes and sync to your iPad for reading on the go.

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Method 2 : Use Kindle for iPad to read MOBI files on iPad

Though MOBI is not accepted by iPad iBook, MOBI eBooks are fully compatible with Kindle for iPad. You can download and install Kindle for iPad on your iPad. And then create an Amazon account to use the Kindle for iPad to get MOBI to iPad for reading. This could be the easiest way to read MOBI files on iPad. Here are the details.

Connect your iPad with iTunes first. Go to iTunes Store and find Kindle for iPad. Download Kindle for iPad and install it. After the installation, you can find the Kindle in iPad. Launch Kindle for iPad and log in your Amazon account. If you’ve send these MOBI eBooks to your Amazon email address, you can sync them to Kindle for iPad.

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